Upper Iowa University
tuition & fees
$19,475
graduate tuition & fees
$20,185
acceptance rate
96%
Student Population
3,941
online students
2,959
Number of Programs
95
Financial Aid Amount
$9,339
Graduation Rate
34%
Upper Iowa University is a Private, 4 years college located in Fayette, Iowa. UIU ranked 8th in Iowa Colleges and 14th in Federal Region VII.
It has a total enrollment of 3,941 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. UIU's acceptance rate is 96.46% last year (undergraduate school).
Upper Iowa University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Upper Iowa University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 605 Washington St, Fayette, IA 52142-1857 |
| Phone | 563-425-5200 |
| WEB | https://www.uiu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://uiu.edu/future/admissions.html |
| Online Application | uiu.edu/locations/fayette/Apply.html |
| Financial Aid | https://uiu.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://uiu.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.uiu.edu/future/military-veterans/index.html |
| Athletic | uiupeacocks.com/sports/2010/6/28/Compliance.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://www.uiu.edu/support/disability-services.html |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Upper Iowa University is 96.46% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 33.94%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96.46 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 33.94 % |
Tuition & Fees
UIU's 2025 tuition & fees is $19,475 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.50% compared to the last year's rate ($19,000).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $20,185. The graduate tuition increased by 6.47% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $19,475 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $20,185 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 3,941 students have enrolled at UIU (2024-2025). Among them, 2,959 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UIU has 3,054 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 887 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,941 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,054 |
| Graduate Students | 887 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,959 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UIU offers 95 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 61 out of the 95 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UIU
| Number of programs | 95 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 61 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |